I was thinking of ordering a hood scoop for my 2006 GT. I looked into a factory ford scoop but they are $350 unpainted. American Muscle has them painted for $199 US plus shipping. I like the idea that it comes prepainted ready to be installed. Some of the reviews indicate they dont fit exactly right at the front. Has anyone had any experience with these aftermarket hood scoops?

 

No experience but I would want one that fits perfectly. Hopefully someone can help you and good luck

 

No experience with the hood scoop deal, but only advice I would give is that cheaper does not always equal better and as far as painting goes, I would have more faith in dealing with a local business than a mass produced part that would have to be shipped back if you had issues with a run, orange peel etc. Sometimes it's worth the cash to get something that fits right the first time - not saying the Ford stuff is always perfect, but I'd have more faith in the fit than something aftermarket, but that's just me. Same goes with having it painted at your local shop, especially if you have any sort of experience with them from work you had done before.

 

Thanks for the advice.

 

No problem dude, you can always get advice for the right price around here - FREEEEEEE!

 

Were giving out FREE advise? When did this start? And WHERE'S THE MEMO???

(kidding of course)

I'd go with the Ford product. A bit more expensive but if the other one doesn't fit right you will have wasted your money - every time you look at it you'll get upset and may just end up taking the thing off in the end. You work hard for your money (at least I do) .. save up a little longer and get the good one.

 

I got one of those, I believe it`s a Roush but I could be wrong. The paint matching is quite good, however, the fitment could be better.
The bottom leading edges that contact the hood need to be filed for a flush fit.
Secondly, because there is nothing holding the front few inches to the hood, it tends to lift a little when highway driving, more so with a strong headwind.

I`ll be removing mine shortly to shave it and will see what can be done as far as keeping the scoop firmly positioned on the hood, perhaps with some 3M tape.

Other than that, I like the scoop, nicely styled and proportioned.
Hope this helps.

 

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I have the Roush scoop. My car has windviel blue Lemans stripes painted on by the dealer. The Roush matched perfectly. I painted a White stripe down the middle of the scoop to match the body. I think total I paid around $300. The dealer wanted $500 painted and installed. I'll tell you it was with much measuring and sweating that I drilled the first bolt hole in the hood. I just didn't trust the 3M by itself. I put the tape on too so its not going anywhere. Oh and the dealer could not get the Roush scoop so I picked one up at a Ford dealer in Detroit and paid the duty too. Huge box!!!

 

I've seen a few of the Roush scoops and they look and fit good.